Logan Central

Logan Central is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Logan Central's population was 6,544 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This marked an increase of 188 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,356. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 6,590 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. Logan Central's population density was 1,275 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70% of Logan Central's overall population gains during recent periods, driving its growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. State projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Logan Central is projected to grow by 357 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Logan Central, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Logan Central has averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 64 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 4 approvals have been recorded. The average increase in residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 was 0.6, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings in Logan Central is $230,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

In FY-26, there have been $119.0 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. When compared to Greater Brisbane, Logan Central records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 29th percentile nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points.

Logan Central reflects a highly mature market with around 577 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Logan Central is expected to grow by 403 residents through to 2041, indicating that current construction levels should adequately meet demand and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Logan Central has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 34 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Loganlea Station Relocation, Logan Central Plaza Residential Development, Slacks Creek Recovery Plan, and Meadowbrook Shopping Centre Expansion. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Logan Central lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Logan Central has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominently featuring manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 16.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 9.7%.

As of September 2025, 2,235 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate stands at 12.6%, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower, at 43.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Manufacturing employment is particularly high, with a share of 2.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical jobs are under-represented, at 2.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The worker-to-resident ratio indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 9.7%, while the labour force grew by 2.4%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 5.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Logan Central's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The Logan Central SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $40,560 and an average income of $43,628 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Brisbane having a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $46,234 (median) and $49,732 (average). Census 2021 income data shows that Logan Central's household, family, and personal incomes all fall between the 2nd and 4th percentiles nationally. In Logan Central, 30.9% of individuals have earnings within the $800 - $1,499 range, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Logan Central, with only 77.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.

Logan Central displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Logan Central's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.5% houses and 30.6% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 77.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Logan Central was at 18.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.6% and rented ones at 63.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,638. Median weekly rent was $280, compared to Brisbane metro's $320. Nationally, Logan Central's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Logan Central features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 66.2% of all households, including 27.4% couples with children, 15.4% couples without children, and 21.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 29.0% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

Logan Central faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 8.5%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (6.1%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are common, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (27.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 38.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.7% in primary education, 12.2% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Logan Central has 36 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 25 different routes that facilitate a total of 2,461 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the area is rated as good, with residents on average located 209 meters from their nearest transport stop.

The service frequency averages 351 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 68 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Logan Central is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Logan Central faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups but notably higher among older cohorts. Approximately 47% of Logan Central's total population (~3049 people) has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 49.5% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.8 and 8.9% of residents respectively.

However, 67.3% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.5% across Greater Brisbane. Logan Central has 14.1% of its population aged 65 and over (924 people), which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Logan Central is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Logan Central has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 46.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Logan Central, making up 50.3% of the population. However, Islam is more prevalent in Logan Central compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 11.8% versus 7.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 29.6%, English at 20.3%, and Australian at 16.7%. Notably, Samoan (4.9%), Maori (3.1%), and New Zealand (1.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Logan Central compared to regional averages of 2.4%, 2.2%, and 1.4% respectively.

Logan Central hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Logan Central has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Logan Central has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group increased from 15.6% to 17.3%, while the 75-84 cohort rose from 3.7% to 5.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 14.3% to 12.8%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 16.5% to 15.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Logan Central's age profile. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 168 people (206%), reaching 250. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age cohorts.